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Kline's Dept Store

301-303 E Main

207-209 E Main

Kline's Tot & Teen

210 E Main

c.1957, 301-303 E Main, 1950s-70s city assessor image, WHS_006_036b

1983

06 21 Kline's, which has operated a store in downtown Watertown for 29 years, will move into the building now occupied by the S. S. Kresge variety store in early fall, manager Ralph J. Adams announced today. A major renovation project, including a new front and completely redone interior, is planned. Kline's takes possession of the building at 207 East Main Street July 5 and will continue at its current location until the renovation is complete. WDT

10 25 Kline's Department Store holds ribbon cutting ceremonies at 8 a.m. Thursday to officially open its new facility at 207-209 East Main Street. Invited to the festivities are city and business officials, Downtown Development Committee members and special guest Harold Inlow, who managed Kline's in Watertown until 1968 and took over as company president in 1980. The ribbon, made from $1 bills, will be donated to the United Way. Ribbon cutting kicks off four days of grand opening sales at both the new store and the old facility at 301 Main Street. In addition to discounts on a wide range of merchandise, numerous prizes will be awarded. WDT

1984

05 05 Grade opening of Kline’s, former Kresge and J C Penney bldg WDT

1999

11 16 The Calico Cottage on Main Street is decked out for the holidays and has a reason to celebrate. The store's owners, Bob and Edna DeWitt, are purchasing a portion of the former Kline's building to relocate Calico's inventory. Their former location, right next door, has been put up for sale. The expansion from 1,100 square feet to 5,800 square feet allows Calico Cottage ample room to display its array of collectibles and antiques, as well as allowing expansions and additions of its product lines. The old, creaky hardwood floors WDT

Cross References:

Evelyn Kritz pursued career in fashion merchandising with Kline's

1957c, 301-303 E Main, 1950s-70s city assessor form, WHS_006_036a

1960s, 301 E Main

1971, 301 E Main

1993, 205 E Main

1975, 210 E Main Klines’ Tot & Teen, WHS_005_276